Panasonic TH-42PX600U, TH-50PX600U, TX-58PX600U - Manuals

Page 2 - Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

2 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwis...

Page 3 - Enjoy rich multimedia; Contents; Basic Features; Advanced Features; Please read before using the unit; Accessories/Options ······················· 6; Connection; Identifying Controls ······················· 12; First Time Setup

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897.BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. CableCARD TM is a trademark of Cable Televisio...

Page 4 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; Important Safety Instructions

4 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Safety Precautions 1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this a...

Page 5 - Notes

5 4 : 3 12 WARNING/CAUTION This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen(“after image”). This is not considered a malfunction and isnot covered by the warranty. Typical still images To prevent after image, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent ...

Page 6 - Installing remote’s batteries; Caution; Optional accessories; Accessories; Check you have all the items shown.; Note

6 Accessories/Options Installing remote’s batteries 1 Open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types (...

Page 7 - Quick Start Guide; Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television; Assembling the pedestal; Warning; Accessories for pedestal assembly

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options b a A B B Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television Caution Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this manual. • Otherwise the unit may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it ...

Page 8 - Accessories for pedestal security; Securing to a base

8 D Preventing the plasma television from falling over Accessories/Options For 42'' Plasma television Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (1) 2 Screw (3) 3 Wood screw (1) 4 Clamp (2) Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 Ŷ Securing to a base Ŷ Securing to a wall screw 2 Band 1 Wood screw 3 Fasten with woo...

Page 10 - Watching TV; Fastener

10 ANT IN ANT OUT Cable TV S-Video OUT Video OUT Audio OUT L R Video IN Audio IN L R Connection Ŷ Watching TV Back of the unit S-Video signals have priority. or VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder /VCR Fastener • To unfasten AC cord(Connect after all the other connections.) Note • All cables and external e...

Page 11 - Attach the bands; Fixing connection cables and AC cord

11 Quick Start Guide Connection Ŷ Attach the bands Fastening band Insert the spigot on the two bands into the pedestal. Fastening push the tip of the band in the direction indicated by the arrow. Loosening While pressing down on the tab, gently push the tip of the band in the direction indicated by ...

Page 12 - Identifying Controls

12 - Identifying Controls Changes the input mode. POWERbutton Swing up the door at “PULL”. Remotecontrolsensor Adjust the volume level.(Move cursor to right or left during menu mode.) Video Input 3 connector Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 45) Cha...

Page 13 - First; Select your language; Press to exit

13 Quick Start Guide First T ime Setup Identifying Controls First time setup Language Clock Auto program Language Language English First time setup Language Clock Auto program Clock Date Time 4 / 1 / 2006 9 : 43 AM First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for th...

Page 14 - Auto channel setup; INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide

14 First time setup Language Clock Auto program Now scanning analog channel ... Progress Auto program ANT In Mode Start scan All Cable Auto program ANT In Mode Start scan All Cable Edit - - - 2 Favorite Apply No Yes Add set select start select “Start scan” select “Apply” ok next select First Time Se...

Page 15 - Identify Your Location

15 Quick Start Guide INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide First T ime Setup INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide The TV Guide Welcome Screen is displayed when you use TV Guide function for the first time, or at first time setup. (p. 13) The Guide uses setup information to provide TV show listings and channe...

Page 16 - Configure Your VCR

16 Caution • In order to begin to receive your listings, power Off the TV when not in use. Within 24 hours, you will begin to receive TV show listings. It may take up to six days to receive the full eight days of initial show listings. INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide (Continued) If you want to use ...

Page 17 - TV; Switch to TV mode; Select a channel number; To directly input the digital channel number; Turn power on; To not display TV Guide when turning power On; TV Guide open up; Close TV Guide

17 Quick Start Guide V iewing Watching TV INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide - - Watching TV Switch to TV mode 1 2 up down or Insert the CableCARD™ when watching cable TV. (p. 11) Select a channel number Ŷ To directly input the digital channel number - example: CH15-1: - Turn power on • POWER button o...

Page 18 - Other Useful Functions; Change the aspect

18 15-2 ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew’ s cooking show 1080I TV-G Standard 4 : 3 10:00 am 30 CC SAP 2 Video1 2 Video1 P Out P 2 Video1 2 Video1 2 Video1 2 Video1 Video1 Normal Rating Level Picturemode Signalresolution Ŷ Other Useful Functions (Operate after in p. 17) • 0/30/60/90 (minutes) • Press button t...

Page 19 - iewing; FAVORITE; Set Favorite Feature

19 V iewing Watching TV Setting 1/3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Setting 1/3 [1] 26-1 [2] [3] [4] [5] Favorite 1/3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 1 Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list. 2 Hold down FAVORITE for several seconds. • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exi...

Page 20 - Using TV Guide; View TV Guide; To exit TV Guide; Select the menu item from the service bar

20 Using TV Guide TV Guide provides an on-screen listing of shows currently broadcast and to be broadcast over the next one week. Initial setup (p. 14) is required. 1 Video Window Displays TV video while the Guide is displayed (can be locked on a single channel or unlocked to preview channels as you...

Page 21 - Using; Select the show now on the air; Select LISTINGS and press MENU:

21 V iewing Using TV Guide Select the show now on the air (TV screen) Selected show title Details Further informationappears when you select using key Watch theshow Viewdetailsof the show select set Select "LISTINGS" in (p. 20) LISTINGS Select "LISTINGS" in (p. 20) Listings is always...

Page 22 - SETUP; Select the show and display the panel menu; Recording

22 Select an item and follow the on-screen instructions for further settings Select "SETUP" in (p. 20) SETUP Changesettings • Change system settings: Changes your system settings, selects an alternate channel lineup • Change channel display: Modifies your channel settings • Change default op...

Page 23 - The show list appears.; Select the search type and category

23 V iewing Using TV Guide The show list appears. set select a search type select a category Show list Search typeexample: MOVIES, SPORTS Categoryexample: All, Action, Musical... select character input character Repeat Searchfor shows SEARCH Select "SEARCH" in (p. 20) Select the search type ...

Page 24 - SCHEDULE; To edit/delete reservations; Select “HISTORY”

24 Using TV Guide (Continued) Select "TO DO" Icon List Recording Reminder Description Once Regularly Weekly Daily Off Checkreservation SCHEDULE Ŷ To edit/delete reservations Select the reservation Select on the panel menu Select "SCHEDULE" in (p. 20) • delete manual recording: Delete...

Page 25 - Manual

25 V iewing Using TV Guide once frequency Cancel Select "TO DO" under "SCHEDULE" (see above) and press Select "new manual recording" or "new manual reminder" and press "OK" buttonSet the date and time, the channel, and other settings and press "OK" but...

Page 26 - Viewing from SD Card; View; Select “Memory card” using “TVG/Photo”; Insert the SD Card

26 - Accessing • To display/hide Navigation Area To previous photo Rotate 90 degree(clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degree(counter-clockwise) Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or a digital video camera saved on SD card.(Media other than SD Cards may not be repro...

Page 27 - iewing from SD Card; To adjust picture; To change the view; To watch photos in single play mode

27 V iewing V iewing from SD Card Slide Slide 3 On On No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Ŷ To adjust picture Adjust SDCard In select set Startsingle play mode select ok Picture menu(p. 32) • Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then...

Page 28 - SD Card: Notes and Cautions; Message

28 SD Card: Notes and Cautions Message Meaning Card Warning Messages Cautions in handling card : Is memory card in? • The card is not inserted or this unit does not support the format. • Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). • Do not touch the termin...

Page 29 - atching V; Watching Videos and DVDs; Switch to external input; Operate

29 V iewing W atching V ideos and DVDs Cards: Notes and Cautions VCR DVD VCR Record Record - Open/Close - Skip Reverse/Forward Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward Stop Stop Pause Pause Play Play - Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 [3] Component 2 [4] HDMI 1 [5] HDMI 2 [6] Video 1 [6] Video 2 [6] V...

Page 30 - To return to TV; Displaying PC Screen on TV; Select the external input

30 PC Ŷ To return to TV Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 46) DisplaysPC screen Select the external input 1 2 Select "PC" • Corresponding signals (...

Page 31 - Displaying PC Screen on; PC menu setting

31 V iewing Displaying PC Screen on TV Ŷ PC menu setting (changed as desired) • Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 32) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations(options) Picture PCadjust Normal Resets PC adjust Sync • H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD con...

Page 32 - Audio; Timer; How to Use Menu Functions; Select the menu; Display menu; Menu list

32 Menu Item Picture NormalPic. mode Picture, Brightness,Color, Tint, Sharpness Color tempColor mng. C.A.T.S.Zoom adjustPC adjust Other adjust Video NR3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NRBlack level Audio NormalBassTrebleBalance Other adjust AI sound BBE VIVA 3D BBE Surround Speakers HDMI1 inHDMI2 inA...

Page 33 - Advanced

33 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” No Normal Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 55) Standard Pic. mode Adjusts color, brightne...

Page 34 - Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control; Select “Setup”

34 - Setup Other adjust About Reset Other adjust Auto power on Side bar Off Off Prog-out stop Off On Set Set Ctrl with HDMI Power off link Power on link Menu Home theater Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer TVG/Photo select next Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control TM ” * Simultaneously control a...

Page 35 - Control with HDMI “HDA; Display menu

35 Advanced Control with HDMI “HDA VI Control TM ” Menu Home theater Picture Audio Lock Setup Timer TVG/Photo Menu TV speakers Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer TVG/Photo At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the inputcorrespo...

Page 36 - Setting of this unit after connection; Recommended HDMI Connections

36 Note • Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals. Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control TM ” Ŷ Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI”...

Page 37 - Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp

37 Advanced Control with HDMI “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI cable Ŷ Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 34). Note HDMI(AV OUT) HDMI(AV IN) HDMI(AV OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) P...

Page 38 - Channel Lock; Select “Lock”; To cancel the “Channel lock”

38 - Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer TVG/Photo Enter password. - - - - Lock Mode Channel Program Change password Off Channel Lock Select “Lock” 2 next select select Display menu 1 Input your 4-digit password 3 Select the Lock mode 4 Ŷ Press to exit You can lock out specified channels...

Page 40 - Editing and Setting Channels; Set; Signal

40 - Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer TVG/Photo Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC All Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter Editing and Setting Channels Select “Setup” 2 Display menu 1 3 4 Ŷ Press to exit The current channel settings can be changed accord...

Page 42 - Input Labels/Closed Caption; Input labels

42 - Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer TVG/Photo Fav. Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input Labels/Closed Caption Select “Setup” 2 next select Display menu 1 3 4 Ŷ Press to exit Set Select “Input labels” or “CC” Displaylabels ofexternaldevices Input labels ...

Page 43 - To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs; Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment; Select the item and set

43 Advanced Input Labels/Closed Caption Digital setting Size Font Style Automatic Automatic Automatic SKIP SKIP DVD AUX VCR SKIP Input labels Comp. 1 Comp. 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset Off CC1 Primary Input labels SKIP Video 3 SKIP PC Video 1 VCR Ŷ ...

Page 44 - Using Timer; Select “Timer”

44 Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer TVG/Photo - Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 60 Sleep Sleep 310 - 1 EVR FRI 10:00 AM 11:00 AM On Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI...

Page 45 - Operating Peripheral Equipment; Select the equipment; turn Off the external equipment; After step; When the correct code is found; To find a code not listed in the code list

45 Advanced Operating Peripheral Equipment Using T imer Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. 4 1 2 Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start fla...

Page 46 - Recommended AV Connections; To watch DVDs

46 RF OUT RF IN or Ŷ To record TV shows DVD Recorder / VCR Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, and the specifications (p. 61). For additional ass...

Page 47 - Recommended; To watch digital video image

47 Advanced Recommended A V Connections • Turn Off the TV speakers.(p. 32 “Speakers”) Ŷ To watch digital video image S-Video signals have priority Ŷ To listen to the TV through speakers Amplifier DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Caution • For Antenna connection via VCR, plea...

Page 48 - Remote Control Operation/Code List

48 KEY NAME VCR MODE DBS/CBL MODE DVD MODE (DBS) (CBL) Power Power Power Power TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch - Exit Exit - - DBS Cursor Up/Down/Right/Left CBL Cursor Up/Down/Right/Left DVD Cursor Up/Down/Right/Left - Ok Ok Ok - DBS Menu CBL Menu DVD Setup Menu - - -...

Page 49 - Remote Control Code List

49 F AQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List AlphaStar 0772 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 DirecTV 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, 0639, 0724, 0749, 0819, 1076, 1108, 1109, 1142, 1377, 1392, 1414, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1609, 1639, 1640, 1749, 1856 Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775 Dishpro ...

Page 51 - Ratings List; for Channel Lock

51 F AQs, etc. Ratings List Remote Control Operation/Code List Off NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated orrating does not apply. G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 P...

Page 52 - Technical Information; Aspect Ratio

52 • FULL • JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’sside edges.(Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four cornersof the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) • H-FILL • 4:3 H-FILL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the sc...

Page 53 - Data format for Card browsing; DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

53 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information DCIM P1000001.JPGP1000002.JPGP1000003.JPGP1000004.JPG 100_PANA Data format for Card browsing Created automatically Note Caution • A JPEG image modified with a PC cannot be displayed. • Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. • Folder st...

Page 54 - HDMI connection; Input signal that can be displayed

54 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-qualitysound by connecting the TV unit and the devices.HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connecte...

Page 56 - PC Input Terminals Connection; IR Blaster connection; The TV acts as a proxy for some remote control operations of the VCR.

56 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 G-LINK CableCARD TM PC Input Terminals Connection Model No. Aspect TH-42PX600U TH-50PX600U TH-58PX600U 4:3 768 × 768 1,024 × 768 1,024 × 768 16:9 1,024 × 768 1,366 × 768 1,366 × 768 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name R 6 GND (Ground) 11...

Page 57 - Maintenance; Display panel; First, unplug the AC cord plug from the wall outlet.; Pedestal

57 F AQs, etc. Maintenance T echnical Information Maintenance Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak ...

Page 58 - FAQ

58 The remote controldoes not work • Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) • Has the battery run down? • Has the TV POWER button been turned On? • To operate external equipment of othermanufacturers, register theremote control codes. (p. 45) Pictures from external equipment are distorted whe...

Page 59 - Problem; No sound is produced; Black Box appears

59 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Problem Actions Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 63, 64) No sou...

Page 60 - TV Guide

60 TV Guide Show list disappearsafter blackout • The list will be downloaded within 24 hours. Channel display isnot correct • Set to the correct channel in"Change Channel Display". (p. 22) Unable to executethe reserved recording • Is VCR turned "Off" ? • Is the videocassette inserted...

Page 61 - Specifications

61 F AQs, etc. Specifications Frequently Asked Questions TH-42PX600U TH-50PX600U TH-58PX600U Power Source AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 399 W 525 W 665 W Standby condition 0.2 W(With CableCARD™: 14.0 W) 0.2 W(With CableCARD™: 14.5 W) 0.2 W(With CableCARD™: 14.5 W) Plasma Display pan...

Page 62 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Color Television

62 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, wh...

Page 63 - Limited W; Customer Services Directory

63 F AQs, etc. Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Accessory Purchases Service in Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service center; pu...

Page 64 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY SERVICE

64 Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. In-home Service will be carried out only...